by Erlanger Health System | Aug 18, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
When you think of immunizations, you may think of kids at the pediatrician’s office. But actually, adults need immunizations, too. So how do you know what immunizations (also known as vaccines) you need — and when? Each year, the CDC sets an immunization schedule for...
by Erlanger Health System | Aug 5, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Immunization
Back-to-School Immunization Guide Check all the boxes on this year’s back-to-school list by making sure your student has the immunizations they need! Immunizations are a safe and effective way to protect children and adolescents from disease. The Centers for Disease...
by Allyson Cole | Apr 25, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
National Infant Immunization Week highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases. It’s important to stay up-to-date on your children’s well visits and routine vaccinations. Being a parent is hard. We get it –...
by Erlanger Health System | May 25, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
In most places in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina, the COVID-19 vaccine is available for residents ages 12 and up. The CDC recommends that everyone 12 years and older should get the vaccination to help protect against COVID-19. Read on for answers to some...
by Yuri Sawa, MD | Jan 16, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Immunization
Winter has begun, and with it, the cold and flu season has arrived! Flu is already running rampant in the Southeast. So how can you keep your smallest family member healthy? With germs all around, protecting your family from the cold and flu can seem like an...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 9, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
You may have seen it in the news lately — a condition called “acute flaccid myelitis” or AFM. But what exactly is it, and should you worry? We know it can be hard to make heads or tails of health-related news items. That’s why we’re examining the facts to help you...
